Romanian Muslims, some with Ottoman roots, largely spared Islamophobic rhetoric seen in neighbouring countries.
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Romanian Muslims, some with Ottoman roots, largely spared Islamophobic rhetoric seen in neighbouring countries.
![[Maxim Edwards/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/c1537b95ac3740f4b0bd870e075a1fda_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
The ex-PM lost the first round of Ukraine’s presidential election. In her home city, more people voted for a comedian.

Russia supports self-determination only when it is in its interest.
![Tatarstan politicians repeatedly made visits at Moscow's bidding to win over Crimean Tatars, write the authors [AFP/Getty]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014417104447837734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Why did politicians from Kazan pay frequent visits to Crimea recently?
![Tatarstan's regional president Rustam Minnikhanov has visited Crimea a couple of times in recent weeks [AP]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014314144646554734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)